Operation Finale

The establishment and course of the operation look way too simplified, given how serious it was from the political and criminal points of view. Simplified in the manner of the overly genreconforming depiction of the characters to make the subject matter into something that will satisfy the audience. However, it is neither as chilling nor suspenseful as it should be first and foremost. It prefers to gain the viewer’s favour with its smooth craftsmanship rather than with a spellbinding dramatic experience. The highlights of the film are the intimate dialogue scenes between Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley, both of whom perform well, but even those won’t leave any lasting impression on the viewer. Still, I enjoyed watching it, while waiting for it to become something bolder and more vigorous. (10/30/2018)

Adolf Eichmann seems to be an attractive topic for films, as I’ve already watched an eponymous movie about him. But I must say that this one is superior in terms of acting performances. Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley and Mélanie Laurent are a good casting incentive for you to watch a story of a monster whose brain was wired very differently from normal people, and make you think about what Eichmann said or did. He is comparable, in my opinion, for example to the person of Breivik. Plus, Ben Kingsley can add another period flick to his filmography. I’m bowing down before him. (05/21/2020)

If this substance got into Steven Spielberg's hands, it could have been a second Munich however, this doesn't mean Operation Finale is a bad film. Not at all. The story has something to say, it's very well shot and helps itself with great music by Alexander Desplat, and the acting cast is ruled by Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac, although the others - lesser known actors - are not bad at all, and they were fine in their small roles. We still need to be reminded of some things and this is a good reminder... whether they stick to the facts or not. (03/16/2019)